(Born 1938, deceased 2005 Navajo) Nelson Dodge Shirley (Hashkay-ha-nah), a designer, illustrator, draftsman and painter chose to work in gouache, watercolor, pastel, graphite and charcoal. Frequently Shirley's compositions have a humorous edge. Shirley's father was a recognized professional artist as well, Charles Keetsie Shirley.
About the Artist | (Born 1938, deceased 2005 Navajo) Nelson Dodge Shirley (Hashkay-ha-nah), a designer, illustrator, draftsman and painter chose to work in gouache, watercolor, pastel, graphite and charcoal. Frequently Shirley's compositions have a humorous edge. Shirley's father was a recognized professional artist as well, Charles Keetsie Shirley. |
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Culture | American Indian, Navajo |
Style | Whimsical |
Medium | Water-based pigment on paper |
Sight size | 7 3/4" diameter |
Frame | Two mat boards, one with cut out dragonfly, regular glass, metal sectional molding |
Frame size | 15 1/8" height X 15 1/8" width |
Signed | "N.D. Shirley 1990" at viewer's mid left |
Date of creation | 1990 |
Condition | Excellent, as appeared framed, glazed |
Provenance | JMB |